Tradition Tara Perilla (left, 1997) and Kelsey Cutchins (right, 2007, 2008 and 2009) have both represented JMU field hockey as Academic AllAmericans.
Top Flight Opponents JMU plays one of the most challenging schedules in the country. 2013 Opponent Final ’12 Rank ’12 NCAA Tourn. Virginia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Round Northeastern . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . First Round Drexel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . First Round Richmond. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Wake Forest. . . . . . . . . . T-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Baillie Versfeld (2003-06) was a two-time AllAmerican for the Dukes and ranked 14th all-time with 27 goals upon graduation.
“Of 17 opponents on JMU’s 2012 schedule, eight received votes in final national poll of 2011. In addition, four participated in the NCAA tournament.”
Carole Thate (inducted 2006) and Sandy Wilson (inducted 2001) are among 12 field hockey members of the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame.
Meghan Bain was named Womensfieldhockey. com National Rookie of the Year in 2006 after scoring 16 goals, including nine gamewinning goals. 2013 JMU Field Hockey - 25